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  1. The Oscars, Hollywood and Race: A Wake Up Call By Russell Simmons (Exclusive)

    9:53 am PST 3/2/2012
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    The hip-hop pioneer and entrepreneur writes a scathing critique of the industry's disconnect from its audience. Read More

  2. Billy Crystal's Oscar Blackface: Sammy Davis, Jr.'s Daughter '100 Percent Certain My Father Is Smiling' (Exclusive)

    5:00 am PST 3/1/2012
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    Tracey Davis, daughter of the late Rat Packer, also tells THR that her dad "would have dug hanging out with Justin Bieber." Read More See All Videos

  3. Oscar Celebs Confronted About Politics By Fox News Red Carpet Reporter (VIDEO)

    4:26 pm PST 2/28/2012
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    "The O'Reilly Factor" engaged George Clooney, Glenn Close, Sandra Bullock, Angelina Jolie and others in conversation about the state of the union, whether they wanted to or not. Read More

  4. Billy Crystal’s Oscar-Night Sammy Davis Jr. Impersonation Draws “Blackface” Criticisms

    5:00 pm PST 2/27/2012
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    Oscar host Billy Crystal drew criticism after revisiting an even older bit in which he impersonates Sammy Davis Jr., prompting claims that his “blackface” performance was offensive and racist. Read More

  5. Oscar 2012 Ratings In Canada Match 2011 Numbers

    3:08 pm PST 2/27/2012
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    CTV reports viewership peaked when Canadian actor Christopher Plummer took the stage to receive his Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Read More

  6. Oscars 2012 Reviews: What the Critics Are Saying

    7:21 am PST 2/27/2012
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    The verdict: largely negative. In fact, THR's Tim Goodman called the Billy Crystal-hosted telecast a "safe, unfunny, retro-disaster." Read More

  7. Oscars 2012: 'The Artist,' 'Hugo' Top Academy Awards

    10:16 pm PST 2/26/2012
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    Both films won five awards at the 84th Academy Awards, hosted by Billy Crystal. Read More

  8. The Race

    Oscars 2012: Billy Crystal's Opening Monologue (Video)

    7:09 pm PST 2/26/2012
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    Hosting for the ninth time, Crystal jokes about the dropping of the Kodak Theatre’s name and the economy before breaking out into his signature Oscar song. Read More See All Videos

  9. Billy Crystal's Oscar Opening Monologue

    7:07 pm PST 2/26/2012
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    After an opening video sequence in which Crystal drops into some of the most memorable films of 2011, the host appeared on stage for his opening monologue. Read More See All Videos

  10. The Race

    Oscars 2012: Billy Crystal Spoofs the Year in Film With Help From Justin Bieber, George Clooney (Video)

    6:09 pm PST 2/26/2012
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    The comedian opened the ceremony with his signature movie montage, paying tribute to “Midnight in Paris,” “The Descendants” and “The Adventures of Tintin.” Read More See All Videos

  11. Billy Crystal's Oscar Opening Montage

    6:04 pm PST 2/26/2012
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    Billy Crystal's montage of the last year's movies, the segment opened the 84th Annual Academy Awards. Read More See All Videos

  12. Oscars 2012: Complete Winners List

    5:30 pm PST 2/26/2012
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    "The Artist" and "Hugo" topped the 84th annual Academy Awards with five wins apiece. Read More

  13. The Race

    Veteran Oscar Writer Carol Leifer Calls Billy Crystal the 'Comfort Food' of Hosts

    5:45 pm PST 2/24/2012
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    The seven-time show scribe tells THR why she keeps coming back, how Crystal compares to host-that-wasn't Eddie Murphy and who's really to blame if the show goes horribly awry. Read More

  14. The Race

    Oscars 2012: Billy Crystal's Best Tweets Leading Up to the Awards

    5:37 pm PST 2/23/2012
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    The comic uses social media to hype Sunday’s telecast, which will mark his ninth stint as host. Read More

  15. In the Magazine

    Oscars 2012: 5 Burning Questions About the Awards Telecast

    1:00 pm PST 2/23/2012
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    THR looks at what sharp-eyed insiders should be looking for during the telecast on Sunday, from television ratings to possible cameos from Brett Ratner or Eddie Murphy. Read More

  16. In the Magazine

    Oscars 2012: Wolfgang Puck Dishes Oscar-Night Secrets

    11:08 am PST 2/22/2012
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    The Austrian-born chef takes stock of his $400 million-a-year empire, explains why he won't do a TV show and reveals the one customer lie that made him change his ways. Read More

  17. In the Magazine

    Oscars 2012: Is There a Recipe for Ratings Success?

    4:02 pm PST 2/13/2012
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    A historic look at the hosts, nominated pictures and numbers that put the telecast on an annual roller-coaster ride. Read More

  18. 'The Artist' Dog Uggie Retiring Early Due to Mystery Illness (Report)

    11:56 am PST 2/6/2012
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    "It is a neurological disorder and we’ve spent thousands on vets’ bills trying to figure out what is causing it but the experts don’t really know," the Jack Russell's trainer says. Read More

  19. The Race

    Oscar Website Launches With New Video of Billy Crystal (Video)

    1:01 pm PST 1/17/2012
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    The host calls the Academy Awards telecast “the granddaddy” of all awards shows in the latest clip promoting the 84th annual event. Read More

  20. The Race

    Oscars Trailer: Hollywood Hunts for Billy Crystal (Video)

    5:27 pm PST 1/5/2012
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    Megan Fox, Robin Williams and Josh Duhamel make cameo appearances in the spot titled “Off the Grid.” Read More See All Videos